Assistant Human Resources Director/Labor Relations - City of Santa Monica, California
Since incorporation in 1886 as the 3rd city in Los Angeles County, the City of Santa Monica (population 90,400) has developed and sustained world-renown stature for its beautiful neighborhoods, fabulous restaurants, thriving art community, vibrant shopping districts, commitment to environmental sustainability, social consciousness, and award winning community facilities. The City draws an estimated 250,000 tourists, shoppers and employees daily. Within its 8.3 square miles and bordered by the Santa Monica Bay and the westside of Los Angeles, the City is home to a variety of technology, healthcare, education, hospitality, entertainment, retail, and entrepreneurial start-ups, inclusive of numerous high-profile and neighborhood businesses.
The City is comprised of 13 departments; the organization consists of 1,877 employees and a citywide budget of $614 million. The Human Resources Department is led by the Chief People Officer, Lori Gentles, and consists of 3 divisions: Administrative Services, Employment & Classification and Employee Benefits, and Labor & Employee Relations and Organizational Learning. With a team of 22 FTE superstars and $4.7 million budget, the Department serves to Attract and retain the next generation of leaders, Reinforce a civil and equitable workplace, and Cultivate a culture of accountability, empowerment and leadership. The Assistant Human Resources Director/Labor Relations is responsible for the Labor/Employee Relations and Organizational Learning Division for proactively negotiating and administering the City’s labor negotiations; providing assistance to departments regarding employee performance issues and disciplinary matters; investigating employee complaints; delivering professional development training opportunities for staff; administering the interactive/reasonable accommodation process; and monitoring compliance of various protected leave programs.
Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resource Management or a closely related field. A Juris Doctorate or Master's degree in a related field is highly desirable. In addition, applicants must have 5 years of progressively responsible public sector human resources experience that includes significant experience negotiating MOU’s; managing employee relations; human resources management or organizational development/training; recruitment and selection; classification and compensation administration and 3 years supervision/management of professional level staff. The annual salary for this position $150,912 - $186,312 depending on experience, plus exceptional benefits.
Filing deadline is May 28, 2021. Call Tony Dahlerbruch at (866) 912-1919 for more information.
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.
